The document was distributed by Wake Forest president Nathan Hatch, chair of the NCAA Steering Committee for Governance, which is overseeing the autonomy discussion among the Big 12, Pac-12, SEC, ACC and Big Ten, according to the CBS report.

Included in the list of targeted rules changes are the cost-of-attendance stipends, which were proposed and shot down by a majority of the membership in 2011. The proposal then was for $2,000 stipends added to each full scholarship. Now, the discussion centers on extra allowances to cover living expenses based on the cost of living in each college town.

Also included were changes to rules governing contact with agents; greater attention to health, safety and nutritional needs of student-athletes; and the creation of a "lifetime opportunity fund" that would allow former players to complete their educations after leaving school.

Other topics broached for further discussion "if future circumstances warrant revision" included: addressing scholarships that are reduced or not renewed at the whim of a coach; provide paid transportation for the parents of prospects on official recruiting visits to championship events; allowing schools or players to get loans for "career-related" insurance; revamping policies regarding the time demands for athletes; and making transfer rules more flexible.

The commissioners of the five major conferences last year began pushing for greater voting autonomy and greater representation for commissioners and athletic director at the NCAA's decision-making level.

"I think what was reflected in that memo is a growing consensus," Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott told CBS Sports. "I think we're going to get there."